Richard Ferguson became vice chancellor for the university's Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) Jan. 1, 2019. His email is rferguson1@unl.edu.
Researchers Learn that Lady Beetle Diet Influences Its Effectiveness as Biocontrol Agent - UNL
By examining what lady beetles eat, USDA scientists are learning more about the movement of these beneficial insects in farm fields—and whether they'll actively feed on crop pests.
Managing Brown Stem Rot and Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybean
August 23, 2012
With soybeans now in the mid- to late pod-filling stages, some stem and root rots are showing up. Brown stem rot and sudden death syndrome have been reported at several sites across Nebraska. With both of these diseases foliar symptoms can be similar so correct identification through other means is critical to successful management.
Drought Stress May Make Scouting for SCN Easier
This year's drought conditions may hold one benefit for soybean producers: a better opportunity than most years to scout for the elusive soybean cyst nematode (SCN).